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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The restaurant moved to Alcoa and opened in March after a fire fully engulfed its building in Townsend in November 2024. On Wednesday, the restaurant announced its closure, saying it’s been a gathering spot for memories that will be carried for a lifetime. Today is our last day at...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman whose vehicle was sighted in Knoxville Wednesday. Victoria Derusha, 61, is missing from Spring Hill. She was last seen on Christmas Day, and she last spoke with her family on Dec. 29, the TBI said. She is 5’2″ […]

Fireworks and an Atomic Ball drop will ring in New Year 2026 at A.K. Bissell Park in Oak Ridge - and you can enjoy the fun. The New Year's Eve Countdown gets underway at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the park. You can purchase food and drinks at the beer and wine garden and food trucks. Live entertainment from two bands begins...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department has started to install cameras for its new Real Time Information Center (RTIC). KPD said the center, which has been in development for much of 2025, will help the department better monitor the city using new technology. Previous Coverage: An eye in...

If the Music City Bowl was the preliminary kickoff to 2026 as Josh Heupel said, he and Jim Knowles have a lot of coaching to do. The head coach needs to quickly find a quarterback and be sure the offensive line toughens up before September. The new defensive coordinator must...

The tragic passing of a young child has caught the attention of Oak Ridge, as local authorities delve into the circumstances surrounding the untimely death of two-year-old Gabriel Adam Mitchell. WVLT reported that on December 16, the Oak Ridge Police Department (ORPD) was called to a home where they found the child...

KNOX COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in a Knox County inmate being charged in connection to the death of his cellmate. On December 22nd, at the request of 6th Judicial District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents began investigating the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With New Year’s celebrations at hand, Dixie Lee Fireworks is preparing to help customers light up the night. The family-owned shop has sold fireworks in Lenoir City for nearly 78 years, and now they are preparing customers for New Year’s celebrations while stressing safety and legal...

An unexpected $44.5 million cut in government funding was among the causes for a challenging 2025 at the Children's Center of Knoxville. The Children's Center of Knoxville navigated an unexpected $44.5 million cut in government funding in 2025, and staff and supporters know there's another challenging year ahead of...